Michael Haley

Michael Haley

President and Managing Director, International at Inspire Brands

InspireAtlanta, Georgia, United States

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Experience29+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

Michael Haley serves as President of International for Inspire Brands, a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio encompasses nearly 32,000 restaurants across 60 countries. Inspire’s family of brands includes Arby’s, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin, Jimmy John’s, and SONIC Drive-In. Prior to Inspire Michael was based in London as the Chief Partnership Officer at Pret A Manger, a global food and beverage retail company. Previously Michael spent more than 14 years with Starbucks Coffee Company in Seattle, Amsterdam, and London. While at Starbucks, Michael led the development for licensed and franchised stores across Europe, Middle East and Africa. Experienced Executive and skilled leader across Partnerships (Franchising & Licensing), Retail Operations, Consumer Products, Communication, Team Building, Program Development and Relationship Management. Strong track record of driving business development, innovation and transformation across international markets while delivering revenue and profit growth.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • InspireCurrent
    Dec 2020–Present· 5 yrs 9 mos
    • President and Managing DirectorCurrent
      Dec 2020–Present
  • Oct 2017–Nov 2020· 3 yrs 1 mo
    • Chief Partnership Officer
      Aug 2019–Nov 2020
    • Partnerships Managing Director
      Oct 2017–Jul 2019
  • Oct 2003–Sep 2017· 13 yrs 11 mos
    • Director - Licensed & Franchised Stores EMEA
      2015–Sep 2017
    • Director - Premium Self-Serve EMEA
      Nov 2012–2015
    • Senior Business Development Manager - International Consumer Products
      Mar 2012–Dec 2012
    • Senior Brand Manager - International Consumer Products
      Oct 2008–Mar 2012
    • Category Manager - International Consumer Products
      Aug 2006–Sep 2008
    • Manager, Corporate Development
      Oct 2003–Jul 2006
  • Aug 1999–May 2001· 1 yr 9 mos
    • Manager, Regional Marketing
      Aug 1999–May 2001
  • Jul 1997–Jul 1999· 2 yrs
    • Environmental Engineer
      Jul 1997–Jul 1999

Education

Negotiation & Leadership

Harvard Law School

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Georgetown University

Bachelor of Science - BS

Civil & Environmental Engineering

Villanova University

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Skills & Expertise

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Business Relationship ManagementProduct ManagementLeadershipMarketingCommunicationMarketing StrategyFood & BeverageManagementTeam BuildingFranchisingNegotiationStrategic PlanningStrategic PartnershipsBusiness StrategyRetailProgram DevelopmentStrategic ThinkingBusiness Development